Hotel & Motel Design Standards

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1. Setbacks. A landscaped setback not less than 20 feet shall be provided to the extent it

abuts a public or private street or freeway. A landscaped setback not less than five feet between buildings and interior property lines shall be provided. This requirement may be reduced by the Planning Manager for developments within District Center and have a FAR of 1.0 or greater.

2. Building Landscaping. A five foot minimum landscaped area shall be provided to

separate ground floor units from pedestrian walkways, project amenities and drive aisles/parking areas.

3. Drop-off Zones. A porte-cochere and/or covered drop-off zone for vehicles and

pedestrians, independent of drive aisles, shall be provided to accommodate guest loading and drop-off and serve as the formal entry to the hotel.

4. Pedestrian Walkways. The primary pedestrian walkway must be a minimum of eight

feet wide. Primary walkways are those that connect a pedestrian from the street to the main entry and from the building to any on-site amenities. All other secondary walkways are to be a minimum of four feet in width exclusive of vehicle overhang.

5. Open Space. A minimum of 1,000 square feet of common open space shall be

provided at a 50 square feet per guest unit ratio up to a total of 7,500 square feet, exclusive of required setbacks. This requirement may be reduced by the Planning Manager for developments within District Center and have a FAR of 1.0 or greater. Common open space shall consist of a minimum of 50 percent ground level open space that is sod-covered or landscaped with a minimum dimension of 20 feet in each direction. The remaining may consist of indoor or outdoor amenities as listed below.

6. Amenities. Outdoor and indoor amenities are required to be provided which shall

include spa, pool, weight room/training stations and business center. 7. Conference Rooms. There shall be a minimum 2,500 square feet of interior floor area

at 20 square feet per guest room ratio, devoted for conference and meeting rooms. The minimum ceiling height for such areas shall be 12 feet.

8. Lobby. A minimum of 1,000 square feet of interior floor area shall be devoted for lobby

with a minimum ceiling height of 12 feet. A common fireplace is required to be included within the lobby area.

9. Restaurant. A restaurant not less than 2,500 square feet of gross floor area shall be

provided with the facility. 10. Exterior Building Materials. The exterior building materials need to include natural

stone (marble, granite, slate, etc.) and/or cultured stone. 11. Pre-wired Rooms. Each guest room shall be pre-wired with telephone, cable television

and internet service.

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HOTELS/MOTELS

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1. Pedestrian Walkways. A pedestrian walkway with a minimum dimension of four (4)

feet in width exclusive of vehicle overhang shall be provided. A pedestrian walkway needs to connect a pedestrian from the street to the main entry and from the building to any on-site amenities.

2. Walls/Fences. A six (6)-foot high minimum solid decorative masonry wall designed in

the same manner as the proposed building shall be provided along the side and rear property lines, except at reciprocal driveways and parking areas. Said wall shall not exceed thirty-six (36) inches in height within twenty (20) feet of the property line abutting a street.

3. Open Space. A minimum of four hundred (400) square feet of common open space

shall be provided, exclusive of required setbacks. If the project exceeds 30 units, the common open space shall be increased by ten (10) square feet per unit above 30 units. Common open space shall consist of a minimum of fifty percent ground level open space that is sod-covered or landscaped with a minimum dimension of twenty feet in each direction. The remaining may consist of amenities listed below.

4. Outdoor Amenities. Outdoor amenities, which may include spa, pool, Bar-B-Q pit,

children’s playground, sandbox and benches. Any combination of at least three of the above listed amenities needs to be integrated into the site design.

5. Landscaping Standards. All areas not used for buildings and parking shall be

landscaped according to the commercial landscape standards. 6. Kitchen. Each guest room shall have a kitchen. Such kitchen shall include a kitchen

sink with disposal, cooking appliances, refrigeration facilities, dry food and utensil storage and a food preparation area having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches (762mm). Light and ventilation conforming to the Uniform Building Code shall be provided.

7. Laundry Room. Laundry room facility shall include one washer and one dryer for each

20 units or fractions thereof. 8. Minimum Room Size. Each guest room shall be a minimum of two hundred and twenty

(220) square feet. 9. Pre-wired Rooms. Each guest room shall be pre-wired with telephone, cable television

service.

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR

TRANSIENT/RESIDENTIAL HOTELS



1. Setbacks. A landscaped setback not less than 20 feet shall be provided to the extent it

abuts a public or private street or freeway. A landscaped setback not less than five feet between buildings and interior property lines shall be provided.

2. Building Landscaping. A five foot minimum landscaped area shall be provided to

separate ground floor units from pedestrian walkways, project amenities and drive aisles/parking areas.

3. Landscaping Standards. Except as provided otherwise herein, the site shall be

landscaped according to the commercial landscape standards. 4. Drop-off Zones. A porte-cochere and/or covered drop-off zones for vehicles and

pedestrians, independent of drive aisles, shall be provided to accommodate guest loading and drop-off and serve as the formal entry to the hotel.

5. Pedestrian Walkways. The primary pedestrian walkway must be a minimum of eight

feet wide. Primary walkways are those that connect a pedestrian from the street to the main entry and from the building to any on-site amenities. All other secondary walkways are to be a minimum of four feet in width exclusive of vehicle overhang.

6. Walls/Fences. A six foot high minimum decorative wall or fence designed in the same

manner as the proposed building shall be provided along the side and rear property lines, except at reciprocal driveways, parking areas and pedestrian accesses. Said wall shall not exceed 36 inches in height within 20 feet of the property line abutting a street.

7. Open Space. A minimum of 1,000 square feet of common open space shall be

provided at a 50 square feet per guest unit ratio up to a total of 7,500 square feet, exclusive of required setbacks. Common open space shall consist of a minimum of 50 percent ground level open space that is sod-covered or landscaped with a minimum dimension of 20 feet in each direction. The remaining may consist of indoor or outdoor amenities as listed below.

8. Amenities. Outdoor and indoor amenities are required to be provided which shall

include spa, pool, weight room/training stations and business center. 9. Kitchen. Each guest room shall have a kitchen. Such kitchen shall include a kitchen

sink with disposal, cooking appliances, refrigeration facilities, dry food and utensil storage, and a food preparation area having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches (762mm). Light and ventilation conforming to the Uniform Building Code shall be provided.

10. Laundry Room. Laundry room facility shall include one washer and one dryer for each

30 units or fractions thereof.

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LONG-TERM

STAY BUSINESS HOTELS



11. Meeting Rooms. There shall be a minimum of 800 square feet of interior floor area devoted for conference and meeting rooms, exclusive of dining, breakfast and lobby areas.

12. Lobby. A minimum of 500 square feet of interior floor area shall be devoted for lobby.

At least 50 percent of the lobby area is required to have a ceiling height of 12 feet. 13. Minimum Room Size. Each guest room shall be a minimum of 220 square feet. 14. Pre-wired Rooms. Each guest room shall be pre-wired with telephone, cable television

and internet service. 15. Exterior Building Materials. The exterior building materials need to include natural

stone (marble, granite, slate, etc.) or cultured stone.

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